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Old English sheepdog
Old English sheepdogn. A dog of a large sturdy breed developed in England for herding sheep, having a short or docked tail and a shaggy bluish-gray and white coat with hair typically hanging over the eyes.Old English sheepdog n (Breeds) a breed of large bobtailed sheepdog with a profuse shaggy coat Old′ Eng′lish sheep′dog n. one of an English breed of large, stocky sheepdogs having a bobbed tail and a long, shaggy gray or blue-gray and white coat that hangs over the eyes. [1885–90] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | Old English sheepdog - large sheepdog with a profuse shaggy bluish-grey-and-white coat and short tail; believed to trace back to the Roman occupation of Britainbobtailsheep dog, sheepdog, shepherd dog - any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep | Translationsold English sheepdog
old English sheepdog, breed of large, wiry working dogworking dog, classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs raised by humans to herd cattle and sheep, as draft animals, as message dispatchers in wartime, in police and rescue work, as guardians of persons and property, or as guides (see guide dog) for the ..... Click the link for more information. developed in England in the early 19th cent. It stands from 21 to 25 in. (53.3–63.5 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 55 to 65 lb (24.9–29.5 kg). Its double coat is composed of dense, water-resistant underhairs and a profuse, harsh, curl-free outercoat. It may be any shade of gray, grizzle, blue, or blue-merle, with or without white. The tail is bobbed to approximately 1 1-2 in. (3.8 cm). The old English sheepdog was originally raised in W England as a drover of sheep and cattle. Today it is popular as a farm dog and show dog and as a pet. See dogdog, carnivorous, domesticated wolf (Canis lupus familiaris) of the family Canidae, to which the jackal and fox also belong. The family Canidae is sometimes referred to as the dog family, and its characteristics, e.g. ..... Click the link for more information. .Old English sheepdog a breed of large bobtailed sheepdog with a profuse shaggy coat See OES See OESOld English sheepdog
Synonyms for Old English sheepdognoun large sheepdog with a profuse shaggy bluish-grey-and-white coat and short tailSynonymsRelated Words- sheep dog
- sheepdog
- shepherd dog
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